Overview
- Gunther defeated Cena by submission in the Saturday Night’s Main Event headliner at Washington, D.C.’s Capital One Arena, ending Cena’s in-ring career.
- The finish marked Cena’s first tap-out since 2004, fulfilling Gunther’s pre-match vow to make him submit after earning the spot by winning the Last Time Is Now tournament.
- After the match, current stars and legends entered the ring for tributes as CM Punk and Cody Rhodes presented honorary titles, and Cena left his boots and armband in a retirement gesture.
- Loud boos and profane chants followed the result before WWE chief content officer Triple H defended the booking on the post-show, citing tradition and doing what is right for the business.
- The globally distributed event streamed on Peacock in the U.S. with international partners and featured a card designed to spotlight NXT standouts including Oba Femi, Sol Ruca, Je’Von Evans and Leon Slater.